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DESERT SIDE TRANSPORT LLC
El Paso, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2852591 · MC 1520298
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1520298 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1520298
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD01-RAL000421-01
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2852591
MC Number
MC-1520298
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 16, 2016
Authority Granted
June 26, 2023
Annual Mileage
162,858 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2708 Mike Price Dr, El Paso, TX 79938
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Victor Herrera
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
CA1
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J2152326 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7LJ402227 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDVXDSBT7511 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2531L3870903 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25368U492120 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3JJ219792 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2025 | 7279000150 | AVONDALE AZ | III | 2 | 1 | STAMPEDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X7LJ402227 1UYVS2531J2152326 |
TX R728323 TX 194B532 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 0876810061 | ANTONITO CO | III | — | — | METZ POTATO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TR |
1XKYD49X7LJ402227 1UYVS2531L3870903 |
TX R728323 TX 5711R76 |
| July 25, 2024 | 6575000946 | EHRENBERG AZ | II | 2 | — | VALENCIA STANDARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDVXDSBT7511 1UYVS25368U492120 |
CA YP97469 CA 4KD2228 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 10, 2024 | NDM1006276 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | I | 1 | — | FLAGSTONE FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3JJ219792 1UYVS2531J2152326 |
TX R684508 TX 194B532 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| STAMPEDE | 1 | September 14, 2025 |
| METZ POTATO | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| VALENCIA STANDARD | 1 | July 25, 2024 |
| FLAGSTONE FOODS | 1 | June 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2023 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 26, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Highlander Specialty Insurance Company |
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